Pedalaman

• Location

  • Located on the northeastern coast of Sabah, facing the Sulu Sea.

  • About 6 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu or a 45-minute flight.

• Historical Background

  • Served as the capital of British North Borneo from 1883 until it was heavily bombed in WWII.

  • A major trading port for timber and seafood.

  • Known for the Sandakan Death Marches, where thousands of WWII prisoners of war perished.

(Districts: Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Sipitang, Keningau, Tambunan, Tenom, Nabawan)

Sandakan (Former Capital of British North Borneo, Wildlife Haven)

• Attractions & Activities

  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre – A world-famous sanctuary where orphaned orangutans are rehabilitated and released into the wild.

  • Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – Dedicated to protecting the world's smallest bear species.

  • Turtle Islands Park – A conservation site where visitors can witness sea turtles nesting and hatching.

  • Agnes Keith House – A preserved colonial house showcasing British colonial life in North Borneo.

• Local Culture & Cuisine

  • Seafood Paradise – Sandakan is known for fresh seafood, prawn noodles, and salted fish.

  • Sandakan Roti Kahwin – A popular butter and kaya toast served with coffee.

  • Mee Tuaran – A local egg noodle dish stir-fried with seafood.

• Natural Beauty

  • Kinabatangan River – One of the best places in Borneo for wildlife river cruises, spotting pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and hornbills.

  • Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary – A conservation area where visitors can see endangered proboscis monkeys up close.

Kinabatangan (Wildlife Corridor of Borneo)

• Historical Background

  • Historically used for logging and palm oil plantations, now known for its wildlife conservation efforts.

  • The Kinabatangan River is home to some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Southeast Asia.

• Attractions & Activities

  • Sukau & Bilit Villages – Famous for river lodges and eco-tourism activities.

  • Ox-Bow Lakes – A natural formation ideal for bird-watching and jungle trekking.

• Natural Beauty

  • Danum Valley Conservation Area – One of the last untouched primary rainforests in Borneo.

Beluran & Telupid (Agricultural Districts & Hidden Waterfalls)

• Attractions & Activities

  • Deramakot Forest Reserve – A sustainable rainforest offering night safaris and rare wildlife sightings (clouded leopards, sun bears).

  • Madai Caves – A cave system famous for bird’s nest harvesting.

  • Telupid Waterfalls – Hidden waterfalls ideal for eco-tourism.